SummaryUnder the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Safety Attendant is responsible for providing 1:1 monitoring with continuous visual observation (either in-person or on a video monitor) for adult or pediatric behavioral health patients or patients at risk for suicide.The role will focus on observing for changes in the patient's condition and notifying nursing staff when necessary.The Patient Safety Attendant 1 will be able to demonstrate:Good communication, listening and observation skills.Ability to respond swiftly.Ability to work well with others.Professional Appearance.Calm, confident manner.Available to work shifts including day, nights, weekends and holidaysEducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent (GED).Certification, Registration & LicensureNoneExperienceDemonstrates ability to perform as a team member and effective communicator.Must be 18 Years of age or olderResponsibilities· Communicates with patients and family/support person in a respectful manner.· Orients patient and/or family/support person to situation and surroundings.· Documents care provided and reports to theRN observations of patient’s physical, social and mental status.· Maintains appropriate boundaries withpatients.· Ensures continuous supervision of patientsat all times. The usage of cell phones, laptops, books, etc. is strictly prohibited.· Alerts nursing staff when patients need helpwith activities of daily living.· Maintains confidentiality of patient information.· Adheres to relevant policies, procedures and standards.· Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalApplicants to and employees of this company are protected under federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link above to find out more.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269.The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is LIGHT. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 pounds.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do fine motor, do repetitive motion, hear, sit, and speak. The employee is frequently required to bend, and reach. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, squat, stand, and walk.Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.Employment Type:Part time